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Trading & risk manager for Certas

Varun will be based both at the marine head office in Warrington and at The Maltings in Cardiff.
Varun will be based both at the marine head office in Warrington and at The Maltings in Cardiff.
As its new trading & risk manager, specialist marine fuel trader Varun Chhabria brings ‘new expertise’ to the Certas Energy’s marine team.
In line with the growth plans for the marine sector of the business, Varun brings new industry experience to the expanding marine team.  Varun’s career has focused exclusively on the marine industry, with positions at international commodities trading companies, Inver Energy and most recently as UK sourcing and trading Manager at OW Bunker UK.  At these companies, Varun has developed skills in sales and trading, hedging and contract negotiation.
Aiming to become a dominant player in marine fuel
Commenting on his new role, Varun said:  “This is an exciting time to join Certas Energy – the marine distribution side of the business is really going places and has aspirations for significant growth which I intend to help facilitate.  With the drive and ambition of the team, I’m confident that Certas Energy will become a dominant player in the marine fuel distribution sector over the coming years.
“Varun is an excellent fit with our current team dynamic,” said Gary Byers, head of UK marine.  “He brings fresh experience on the trading side of the business and is already fully furnished with the business requirements of Certas Energy having worked with members of our team already.”  www.certasenergy.co.uk